Trump administration officials’ suggestion that Alex Pretti should not have brought a legally carried handgun to a Minneapolis protest has opened a rare rift with gun rights groups, creating election-year risks for Republicans with one of their most loyal voting blocs. Several of President Donald Trump's officials drew swift pushback...
Trump’s Immigration Approval Drops to Record Low, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
American approval of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policy fell to its lowest level since his return to the White House in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, with a majority of Americans saying his crackdown on immigration has gone too far. The poll, conducted nationwide Friday through Sunday, gathered responses before and after...
Wall Street Indexes Close Higher Ahead of Earnings, Fed Meeting
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced for a fourth consecutive session on Monday, as investors geared up for a slew of mega-cap earnings and a Federal Reserve update on interest rate policy later this week. Both indexes hit their highest levels in more than a week and registered their...
US Believes Hamas Disarmament Comes Along With Some Sort of Amnesty, US Official Says
The United States believes disarmament by Hamas militants in Gaza comes along with some sort of amnesty for the Palestinian group, a U.S. official said on Monday. The official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, spoke to mark the return of the remains of the last Israeli hostage held...
Valley Crime Stoppers Seeks Help Finding Man Wanted in DUI Manslaughter Case
Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a DUI manslaughter case. Peter Bandaphone, 42, is wanted for DUI manslaughter stemming from an incident that occurred June 22, 2025, according to Valley Crime Stoppers. An arrest warrant has been issued in...
As US Warships Get Closer, Iran and Allies Ramp Up Retaliation Threats
CAIRO — As U.S. warplanes and aircraft carriers approach the Persian Gulf, Iran and its regional allies are warning they will respond aggressively to a potential strike. The fiery rhetoric has been a standard part of Iran and its allies’ messaging to Washington. The last time those words were tested...
Nike to Cut 775 Jobs in US Distribution Centers, CNBC Reports
Nike is laying off 775 employees in a bid to boost profits and accelerate its use of automation, CNBC reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The cuts will primarily impact distribution center roles in Tennessee and Mississippi, where the sneaker giant operates large warehouses, the report said....
Top US Border Patrol Official Bovino, Some Agents to Leave Minneapolis, CNN Reports
Top U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday and return to their respective sectors, CNN reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the discussions. — (Reporting by Kanishka Singh and Costas Pitas)
Crash Closes Lane on I-5 Near Grapevine
A solo vehicle overturned in the center median of northbound Interstate 5 on Monday near the west escape ramp, south of Grapevine Road, the California Highway Patrol reported. The CHP said the far-left lane remained closed for an unknown duration as officers investigated the crash and worked to recover the...
Dollar Weakens Across the Board as Yen Climbs on Intervention Risk
The U.S. dollar fell across the board and the Japanese yen jumped to a more than two-month high on Monday as speculation mounted about joint U.S.-Japan currency intervention after remarks from Tokyo's prime minister and Japan's leading currency diplomat. Investors also scaled back their dollar positions ahead of a Federal...